Tarlach. Posted November 26, 2019 Report Posted November 26, 2019 Hello all, Just wondering if any of you more knowledgable chaps have started to look at tides and dates for Alderney next year ? Or am I a bit premature ?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jim and fisherman1055 1 1 Quote
Maverick Martin Posted November 26, 2019 Report Posted November 26, 2019 13 minutes ago, Tarlach. said: Or am I a bit premature ?? Yep, it's not even christmas yet Quote
Tarlach. Posted November 26, 2019 Author Report Posted November 26, 2019 Yep, it's not even christmas yet Yes I know that but, Portland 2020 is being advertised and I was wondering if clashes were ahead !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Maverick Martin Posted November 26, 2019 Report Posted November 26, 2019 Funny I looked at wsf just a few days ago so they have only just put it up. We usually plan for a bank holiday weekend in May but obviously depends a lot on tides. The early may bank holiday is earlier than usual. Anyways I can't stand all this excitement this early so I will bow out and let others decide Quote
alun j. Posted November 27, 2019 Report Posted November 27, 2019 Martin, the Early May Bank Hol. is later than normal.......it's on FRIDAY, May 8th ..... something to do with VE Day, 75th anniversary. For info, there's a full moon on May 7th....and big tides all over that weekend. Alun. Quote
Steve S Posted November 27, 2019 Report Posted November 27, 2019 The tides on the weekend around the 2nd May look ok and also over the weekend of the 15th May (slightly smaller tides) so for the second year running the early May bank holiday is on a big tide. Fairly small tides is what we prefer in general to avoid drifting across the banks too fast for the turbot's liking and then resorting to dragging metalwork to slow us down. Personally I've noticed the very smallest tides have not resulted in too many fish biting and that goes to for the wrecking too, even more so. I'll probably plump for going on around the weekend of the 2nd May with 15th May as a reserve. Some of the banks around Guernsey have been fishing quite well for turbot in recent weeks. Last year I thought we did 'ok' for the flatties, I'm certainly looking forward to going again, but I don't want to think about it too much before Christmas. Quote
Steve S Posted January 19, 2020 Report Posted January 19, 2020 There was a bit of premature Alderneyfication going on last November however the time has arrived to start the chat proper. Last year I thought the flatty fishing was 'ok' certainly better than the previous 2 years remembering the catches from all the PBSBAC boats, hopefully that bad cycle is now past us. Tigerfish is planning to make the trip ideally a 4 day trip 1st to 4th May which coincides with neaps with a backup of 15th to 18th May which well duh is also neaps. Sadly the early May bank holiday is on a Friday!! and unfortunately it's springs that weekend. As ever the aim is a 4 day trip but be might reduce to 3 or move a day or so either side depending on the weather. Alun and Terry have agreed to put up with me again this year. Terry I assume you will be sorting the accommodation, I'll be sleeping on board, I just can't get enough of those late night dinghy rides across to the mooring after a beer or two and the deluxe Alderney shower facilities . So who else is up for making the trip? Tarlach., plaicemat and Jim 3 Quote
Wight Magic Posted January 20, 2020 Report Posted January 20, 2020 Yes Reel Magic is up for it and will be working round those dates Cheers Dave Jim 1 Quote
Tarlach. Posted January 20, 2020 Author Report Posted January 20, 2020 Tarlach Too is hopeful of making her premier voyage !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jim 1 Quote
Maverick Martin Posted January 20, 2020 Report Posted January 20, 2020 Tigerfish - Steve - Terry ? Tarlach - Neil ? Reel Magic - Dave? Madness - Dean, Martin, room for one other crew member Jim 1 Quote
great white Posted January 23, 2020 Report Posted January 23, 2020 Oh go on then, I have some of the old crew asking to come and checking dates Tigerfish - Steve - Terry ? Tarlach - Neil ? Reel Magic - Dave? Madness - Dean, Martin, room for one other crew member Alfresco _ Charlie + ??? Quote
Steve S Posted January 23, 2020 Report Posted January 23, 2020 Tigerfish - Steve - Terry, Alun Tarlach - Neil ? Reel Magic - Dave? Madness - Dean, Martin, room for one other crew member Alfresco _ Charlie + ??? Quote
plaicemat Posted January 31, 2020 Report Posted January 31, 2020 Ok, Mark has been a bit difficult to get hold of but has now touched base. I have 9 beds at the newly named Ramblers B & B (Alderney Angling as was), 4 of which are taken so, 5 beds left. This is for the 1st - 3rd May inclusive, i.e returning on the 4th. Terry. Quote
jerry.shutter Posted January 31, 2020 Report Posted January 31, 2020 Loobie 1V would like to join in please. Terry can I take 3 beds please😜Let me know how to pay you/Ramblers Quote
Tarlach. Posted January 31, 2020 Author Report Posted January 31, 2020 Terry, as per the PM I sent you. Tarlach Too would like two beds please !!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Wight Magic Posted January 31, 2020 Report Posted January 31, 2020 Hi Terry not sure on my crew yet but would at least be looking for a bed myself Dave Quote
plaicemat Posted January 31, 2020 Report Posted January 31, 2020 There is obviously going to be more beds required than I have so I will endeavour to secure more. Watch this space. Can anyone else requiring accommodation please let me know ASAP. Terry. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted January 31, 2020 Report Posted January 31, 2020 Hi terry, hope you included 2 for madness Quote
plaicemat Posted January 31, 2020 Report Posted January 31, 2020 30 minutes ago, Maverick said: Hi terry, hope you included 2 for madness You were first to ask so are in, of course. Terry. Quote
iansimpson63 Posted February 1, 2020 Report Posted February 1, 2020 Hello Terry, I will be going with Alfresco so please can you add me to the bed list. Quote
Kingfisher 126 Posted February 3, 2020 Report Posted February 3, 2020 Tigerfish - Steve - Terry, Alun Tarlach - Neil ? Reel Magic - Dave? Madness - Dean, Martin, room for one other crew member Alfresco _ Charlie + Ian Loobie IV - Jerry + 2 Kingfisher - Chris & Mal. Terry would it be possible to try and secure accommodation for two of us with your contacts please? Quote
plaicemat Posted February 4, 2020 Report Posted February 4, 2020 Alderney Angling is now full but I have two other places that I am waiting to hear back from. Will update soonest. Terry. Kingfisher 126, jerry.shutter and Jim 3 Quote
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